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Fathers day card idea - make a Best Dad card by creating a paper prrize ribbon rosette and then listing the reasons why he is so great on the inside. Printable template available #fathersday #fathersdaycard #handmadecards #papercrafts #kidscrafts #printables #superfunprintables #thecrafttrain

Best Dad fathers day card

Looking for a fathers day card idea to make for your awesome Dad? Here's something he'll love – a hand crafted paper prize ribbon rosette … [Read More...]

printable fathers day cards - explosion paper craft pop up card. Open the "gift" to reveal a pop up message for Dad, Grandpa, or Pop. This card uses a simple origami folding technique #cards #printables #papercraft #fathersday #superfunprintables #kidscards #kidsactivities

Fathers Day Explosion Cards

Make a Fathers Day explosion card with this fun printable. The template comes with easy-to-follow printable instructions and step by step … [Read More...]

Mothers Day pop up book printable kids can make #mothersday #popup #kidscards

Mothers Day pop up book

Kids will have fun making this cheerful pop up book for Mothers Day. This printable craft is easy to put together and has fill in the blank … [Read More...]

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Craft stick bird puppets kids can make. This is a fubn Summer or Spring craft idea kids will adore #craftsticks #birds #puppets #kidscrafts #spring #summer #animalcrafts #thecrafttrain

craft stick bird puppets

Tweet tweet! If you're looking for a quick and easy Spring or Summer craft idea you'll love these craft stick bird puppets. I have … [Read More...]

Mini lid banjos - repurpose old jar lids into a cute DIY toy. THese miniature banjos are a fun stem or steam craft idea for summer!. Also a great musical instrument craft for kids #musicalinstrument #recycle #recyclingcraft #kidscraft #diytoy #jarlids #craftsticks #banjos #diy #thecrafttrain

Mini Lid Banjos

This Mini Lid Banjo craft was Originally Published on June 1, 2015 and has been updated for 2019 Make some mini banjos from old jar lids … [Read More...]

Easy nature art bugs. Make bugs from leaves and twigs. They really pop on bright painted backgrounds made from recycled cardboard, and make fun wall art #naturecraft #kidscrafts #bugs #insects #outdoors #cardboard #kidsactivities

Nature art bugs

Make nature art bugs from leaves and twigs. They really pop on bright painted backgrounds made from recycled cardboard and make a fun wall … [Read More...]

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  • Kate GronoKate GronoCrazy Craft Fanatic

    I’m basically a big kid who never grew up and still loves to muck around with paint, glitter, glue and toilet rolls. With the crafts shared here on this website I’m hoping to give other parents and carers inspiration to get crafty with their kids at home – make our projects, or use them as a source of inspiration to spark ideas of your own. When it comes to crafting no rules apply!

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